Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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