Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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