Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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