Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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