Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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