Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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