Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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