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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines 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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