Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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