Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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