Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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