Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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