Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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