Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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