Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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