Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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