Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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