Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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