Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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