Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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