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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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