Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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