Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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