Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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