Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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