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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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