Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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