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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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