Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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