Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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