Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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