Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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