Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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