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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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