Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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