Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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