Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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