Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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