Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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