Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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