Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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