Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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