Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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