Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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