Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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