Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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