Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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