Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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