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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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