Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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