Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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