Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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