Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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