Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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