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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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