Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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