Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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