Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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