Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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