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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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