Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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