Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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