Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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