Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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