Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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