Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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