Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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