Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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