Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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