Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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