Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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