Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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