Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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