Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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