Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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