Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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