Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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