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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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