Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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