Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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