Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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