Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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