Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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