Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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