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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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