Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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