Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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