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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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