Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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