Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important 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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