Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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