Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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