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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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