Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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