Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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