Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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