Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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