Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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