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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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