Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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