Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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