Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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