Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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