Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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