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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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