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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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