Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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