Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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