Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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