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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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