Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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