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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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