Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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