Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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