Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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