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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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