Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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