Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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