Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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