Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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