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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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