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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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