Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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