Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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