Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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