Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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