Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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