Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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