Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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