Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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