Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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