Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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