Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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