Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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