Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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