Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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