Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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