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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the 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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