Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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