Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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