Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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