Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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