Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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