Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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