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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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