Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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