Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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