Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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