Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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