Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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