Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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