Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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