Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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