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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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