Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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