Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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