Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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