Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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