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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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