Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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