Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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