Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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