Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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