Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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