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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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