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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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