Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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