Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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