Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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