Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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