Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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