Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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