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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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