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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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