Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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