Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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