Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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