Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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