Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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