Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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