Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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