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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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