Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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