Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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