Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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