Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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