Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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