Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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