Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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