Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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