Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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