Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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