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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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