Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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