Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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