Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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