Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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