Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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