Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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