Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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