Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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