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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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