Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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