Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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