Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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