Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes 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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