Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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