Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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