Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key 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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