Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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