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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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