Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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