Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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