Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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