Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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