Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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