Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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