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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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