Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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