Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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