Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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