Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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