Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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