Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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