Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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