Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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