Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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