Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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