Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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