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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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