Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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