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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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