Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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