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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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