Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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