Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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