Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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