Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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