Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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