Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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