Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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