Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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