Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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