Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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