Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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