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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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