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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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