Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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