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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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