Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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