Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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