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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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