Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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