Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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