Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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