Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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