Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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