Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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