Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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