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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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