Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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