Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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