Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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