Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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