Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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