Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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