Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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