Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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