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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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