Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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