Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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