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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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