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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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