Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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