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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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