Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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