Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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