Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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