Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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