Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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