Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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