Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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