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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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