Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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