Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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