Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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