Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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