Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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