Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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