Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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