Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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