Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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