Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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