Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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