Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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