Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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