Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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