Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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