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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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