Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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