Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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