Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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