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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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