Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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