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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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