Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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