Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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