Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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