Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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