Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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