Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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