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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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