Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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