Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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