Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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