Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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