Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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