Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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