Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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