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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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