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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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