Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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