Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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