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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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