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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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