Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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