Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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