Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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