Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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