Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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