Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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