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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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