Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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