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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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