Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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