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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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