Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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