Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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