Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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