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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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