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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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