Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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