Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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