Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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