Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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