Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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