Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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