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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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