Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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