Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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