Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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