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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key 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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