Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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