Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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