Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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