Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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