Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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