Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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