Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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