Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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