Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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