Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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