Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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