Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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