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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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