Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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