Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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