Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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