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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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