Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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