Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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