Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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