Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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