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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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