Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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