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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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