Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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