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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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