Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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