Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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