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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum 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 issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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