Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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