Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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