Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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