Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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