Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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