Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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