Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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