Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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