Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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