Learn more about the fascinating 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 and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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