Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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