Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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