Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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