Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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