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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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