Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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