Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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