Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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