Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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