Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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