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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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