Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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