Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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