Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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