Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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