Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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