Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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