Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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