Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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