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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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