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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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