Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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