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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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