Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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