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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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