Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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