Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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