Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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