Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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