Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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