Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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