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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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