Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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