Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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