Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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