Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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