Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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