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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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