Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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