Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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