Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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