Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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