Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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