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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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