Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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