Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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