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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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