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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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