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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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