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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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