Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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