Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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