Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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