Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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