Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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