Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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