Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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