Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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