Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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