Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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