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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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