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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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