Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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