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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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