Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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