Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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