Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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