Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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