Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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