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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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