Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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