Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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