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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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