Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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