Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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