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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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