Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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