Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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