Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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