Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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