Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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