Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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