Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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