Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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