Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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