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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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