Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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