Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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