Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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