Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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