Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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