Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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