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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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