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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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