Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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