Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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