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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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