Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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