Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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