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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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