Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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