Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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