Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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