Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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