Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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