Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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