Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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