Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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