Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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