Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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