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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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