Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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