Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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