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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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