Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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