Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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