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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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