Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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