Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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