Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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