Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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